Patiala, Oct. 24 -- The Punjab government is mulling over a proposal to set up Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) in all 10 central jails across the state. The state health department is learnt to have already started identifying space inside jails to erect the facilities.

Confirming the development, a senior health official said, "Yes, there is a proposal to set up AACs in central jails across Punjab. The proposal is under consideration, and we are examining the modalities for implementation." The official added that though the initial plan is to establish AACs in central jails only, the project could later be extended to other jails as well.

The Punjab health department already has 24x7 medical officers deployed in all jails across the state. T...